Author: Sarah McCann

The Dark Reality Of South Africa’s Energy Crisis

During his state of the union address, South African president Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a state of disaster to address the longstanding energy crisis that has plagued the nation since 2007. State-owned power company Eskom has conducted “load-shedding,” scheduled blackout periods, every day in 2023 to prevent nationwide power collapse

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Iran’s Pardoned Prisoners: A Public Relations Stunt To Curb Real Change

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has approved pardons for “tens of thousands” of prisoners, including members of recent anti-government protests, after receiving a letter from judiciary head Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei calling for “a number of convicts jailed following the recent riots” to be pardoned on the basis of being

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U.N. Security Council Announces First Resolution On Myanmar In 74 Years

Last Thursday, the U.N. Security Council passed Resolution 2669 calling for an end to violence and the release of political prisoners in Myanmar. The resolution, which passed 12-0 with India, China, and Russia abstaining, addresses nationwide conflict which intensified after Aung San Suu Kyi of the National League for Democracy

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Ethnic Strife In Kosovo And Serbia Reignited By Policy Changes In Pristina

Along Kosovo’s northern border, protests by ethnic Serbians, provoked by a change in vehicle registration policy from Pristina, have been emblematic of historic geopolitical tensions. Beginning in July, protests have led to mass arrests, delayed local elections, and have been condemned by EU leadership. Tensions within Kosovo between its majority

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Protests Continue In Sudan After Transition Of Power Framework Signed

Protestors across Sudan are objecting to a preliminary deal signed Monday, December 5th, between ruling military forces, arms groups, and political parties signaling Sudan’s transition to a civilian-led government. The framework boasts a pathway to Sudanese political stability after repeated turnovers in governance since the 2019 removal of President Omar

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